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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,527.70, 361,569.15 and 221,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,527.70, 361,569.15 and 221,865.30 is: 333,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,527.70 : 361,569.15 = 221,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,527.70/361,569.15 = 221,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,527.70x = 361,569.15 × 221,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,527.70x = 80,219,647,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,219,647,935.50/240,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,515.22

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